Sichuan Chile Oil

By lorik

Ingredients

• 2 cups plus 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 ounces dried arbol chiles
• 2 Tbs whole Szechuan peppercorns

Preparation

Step 1

In a large wok, heat 2 cups oil over medium. Add the arbol chiles and peppercorns and cook, stirring, until toasted and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Pour the oil and spices into a jar and let the chile oil cool completely. Store at room temperature for up to a year.